Adaptations in the Polish Rites of the Sacrament of Marriage

Abstract

One of the issues raised by the Second Vatican Council was the need to revise the liturgical books that had been used until that time. The ritual of the sacrament of marriage was the first to undergo this process. The editio typica was prepared, and, following the promulgation of the Code of Canon Law in 1983, the Holy See published the second model edition of the ritual in question. The Polish version of the rites of the sacrament of marriage was developed on the basis of the Latin book, using historical sets of liturgical books from the nation. By virtue of the authority granted by the legislator, the Polish Episcopal Conference incorporated liturgical adaptations relevant to Poland into the ritual. With adherence to the indications included in the editio typica, the formularies and ceremonies established domestically were taken into consideration.